I remember that day as if it were yesterday. During my sophomore year of college, I was attempting to transmit a group of characters comprising my name from one computer to another. I connected the computers using the RS-232 cable, wrote the necessary programs and ran them. I typed my name into one terminal and ran to the other to see the results. “Wow, this is magic!” I exclaimed as I read “Tom” on the screen. While I intuitively realized that a complex version of this elementary network could achieve a lot, I had no idea what at the time. Now, four years later, I know that networking enables myriad applications, from video conferencing over the Internet to connecting banks across private networks. It still feels like magic. Or rather, a great adventure, which I definitely want to be part of. My interest in applied sciences dates back to my school days. During high school I was fascinated by electronic gadgets. Soon after, designing and building basic circuits became a hobby. Along the way, though, I realized that the problem-solving aspect of making electronic gadgets was what I enjoyed most. After this, engineering was a natural career choice. During my undergraduate studies at the Electronics and Communications department of MK College of Engineering, subjects such as microprocessors, C programming and computer networks interested me the most. I was amazed by the potential of the Intel 8086 microprocessor, even more so by how its faster and more powerful cousins ​​have revolutionized how computers work in a decade. I was now determined to focus on microprocessors during my final year project. I chose to do the project at the National Space Research Organization (NSRO) because it has excellent... central paper... research and teaching. I talked to my professors, seniors and peers about my choice of university and applied to Princeton University because it is reputable for its research facilities and computing resources. The department's website revealed a very strong faculty involved in extensive research in the area of ​​computer networks. This strengthened my resolve to study at Princeton University. I bring with me a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of electronics and computing, an aptitude for teaching and teamwork, a taste for challenges and an enthusiastic desire to learn everything I can. I would like to bring with me, in addition to my knowledge of Computer Networks, a strong and lasting network of relationships with my teachers and fellow students. I hope that my background and qualifications will be deemed suitable for a Master's in Computer Science at Princeton University.